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Romeo and Juliet | Act 1, Prologue - myShakespeare
A brief prologue in the form of a sonnet tells us that we’re about to spend two hours watching a “star-crossed” love story that ends in death, but also reconciliation between the two conflicting houses to which the lovers belonged.
Romeo and Juliet | Act 1, Scene 1 - myShakespeare
Once the fight has broken up, Montague and Lady Montague ask about their son Romeo. Benvolio tells them that he has seen Romeo moping around in a bit of a stupor. After they leave, Romeo arrives to tell Benvolio why he’s really in a funk: he’s in love with a …
Romeo and Juliet | Act 3, Scene 1 - myShakespeare
Benvolio explains what happened, and Lady Capulet calls for Romeo’s death. The Montagues argue their son was merely defending himself against an instigating Tybalt. The Prince strikes a compromise, saying that he’ll spare Romeo’s life, but that he must leave Verona forever.
Romeo and Juliet | Act 2, Scene 1 - myShakespeare
Romeo finds himself unable to leave the Capulets’ because he’s so drawn to Juliet. After he scales the wall surrounding the Capulet orchard in search of Juliet, Benvolio and Mercutio appear in search of him.
Romeo and Juliet | myShakespeare
thou sociable, now art thou Romeo, now art thou what thou art by art as well as by nature; for this drivelling love is like a great natural that runs, lolling, up and down to hide his
Romeo and Juliet | Act 5, Scene 1 - myShakespeare
In exile, Romeo wakes up after having a dream in which he dies and is kissed back to life by Juliet. His confidant, Bathalsar, arrives to tell him the sad news: Juliet is dead (Balthasar is not in on Juliet’s plan).
Romeo and Juliet | Act 1, Scene 5 - myShakespeare
Romeo quickly spots Juliet and is captivated. At the same time, Tybalt spots Romeo and recognizes him as a Montague. He points him out to Capulet, who tells Tybalt to let it go — tonight is not the night for fighting.
Romeo and Juliet | Act 3, Scene 2 - myShakespeare
The Nurse tells Juliet that Romeo has been exiled from Verona for killing Tybalt, but offers to bring him to Juliet’s chamber before he leaves. Scene Summary: Unaware of the deadly fight between Mercutio, Romeo, and Tybalt, Juliet waits for her husband to come to her room to spend the night.
Romeo and Juliet | Act 2, Scene 2 - myShakespeare
Romeo reveals himself, agreeing to forsake the name Romeo if he can have her love. Juliet warns him that, as a Montague, he’ll be killed if he’s spotted with her, but Romeo doesn’t care. After much discussion, the two swear their love for each other and agree to be married.